Man slapped with parking fine after passing out during hospital appointment
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man has been hit with a parking fine after fainting during a hospital appointment. Martin Wallbanks, 52, booked three hours of parking ahead of his 40-minute stint at Royal Stoke, only to unexpectedly collapse meaning he needed more time in the hospital.
After exceeding his paid parking time due to his sudden fall, a fine was issued for overstaying. His 50-year-old partner, Claire Sparkes, appealed against the charge - but Bank Park Management, which presides over the private Hilton Road Car Park, has refused to waive the fine despite a supporting email from a nurse at the hospital. READ MORE: "We just want to get mum home": Family's urgent appeal after mum found covered in blood in Turkey hotel room Voicing her frustrations, Claire said: "It's a massive blow.
He's been through horrendous trauma with his health which is still ongoing. To have this on top of it as well. It's disgusting not waiving the fine.
People need to be aware that this happens." "The appointment should have been 40 minutes but he passed out and ended up having to go into recovery.
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